Children & Teen Books
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Spirit of The Dance
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£13.49
Pearson Education Limited Rapid Plus 3B The Basilisks Head
Book SynopsisThe King sets Salan the task of getting the basilisk's head.
£12.56
Canongate Books A Mouse Called Miika
Book SynopsisTHE EPIC ADVENTURE OF A TEENY-TINY HEROMiika just wants to belong. Living with elves and trolls and pixies can make a mouse feel like the odd one out. When he makes friends with a fellow mouse, Miika thinks he can relax. But really, his quest is just beginning . . .Trade ReviewPraise for Matt Haig's books for children: Amazing -- CBBC Book ClubBrilliant . . . Will make you laugh out loud * * Fun Kids * *Absolutely brilliant -- CBBCAmazing * * Blue Peter * *A cracking adventure * * The Times * *I couldn't put the book down! * * National Geographic Kids * *The perfect package of happiness -- OLIVIA COLMANA glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMONFull of heart and humour * * Daily Express * *Full of wonderful characters * * Daily Mail * *
£6.99
Pearson Education Limited Rapid Stage 9 Set A Time Travellers The Air Raid
Book SynopsisRapid Reading can treble the rate of reading progress. Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme
£12.10
Pearson Education Limited BC KS2 Pro Guided Y3 Term 3 Pupil Workbook
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£6.02
Amber Books Ltd Encyclopedia of Animals
Book SynopsisDescribing the most intriguing creatures on the planet, from the big cats of Africa to the apes that are our closest evolutionary ancestors and the whales and dolphins that roam the world?s oceans, Animals profiles over 400 of the world?s most fascinating species, offering a truly comprehensive overview of animals from every continent and giving a sense of the incredible diversity of animal types. Featured animals are grouped by order, then within each order by family; each family section contains examples of the key species, which are illustrated with beautifully detailed, full-colour artworks. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information on scientific name, order and family, features, habitats, distribution, diet and breeding, as well as informative maps and detailed box features. Packed full of information and colour, Animals is guaranteed to appeal to any budding zoologist or animal enthusiast. Easy-to-read and informative features on more than 400 animals from around the world, arranged in an accessible spread-by-spread format A handy reference guide for students as well as general readers, as it includes colourful and striking examples from all of the world''s major animal families Illustrates each animal?s anatomy, habits and geographical spread with a total of more than 2000 photographs and artworks
£24.00
Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Pro Guided Y6 Term 3 Pupil Workbook
Book SynopsisBug Club Comprehension is a fresh new approach that helps every child master comprehension. It uses a powerful and proven talk-based, mastery approach to help children develop a deeper understanding of texts.
£6.02
Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Fiction Year Two Turquoise B Yun
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£9.76
Little Tiger Press Group In Our Dreams
Book SynopsisSnuggle up, it's time for bed As evening's curtain falls; A world awaits inside our heads - The magic dreamscape calls. As night falls and bedtime beckons, join a father and child on their journey into dreamland in this beautiful book about the power of imagination and wonders of our dreams. Complete with gorgeous metallic ink and glimmering foils, lyrical rhyming text and magical illustrations will soothe and inspire your little ones as they drift off into dreams. Together, you will follow the adventurous father-daughter duo as they race through wild meadows, dive into pools of words and sing into the wind. A perfect bedtime book to settle every young dreamer into a peaceful night's sleep, as well as a collection of gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations to gaze at again and again, this unforgettable book is a gift to be treasured.
£11.69
Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 2 Unit 4 Sid and Duck
Book SynopsisIt's bathtime, and Sid and Duck make a mess! Sid tries to blame the Duck, but Nan doesn't believe what really happened.
£8.82
Little Tiger Press Group Mama Bear and Me
Book SynopsisA bear hug from my mama is the warmest place to be. We'll sleep inside our cave, all snuggly brave . . . my Mama Bear and me. Bears can be cuddly soft and grizzly grumpy. But who is the cuddliest, grizzliest bear of all? Why, it's MAMA BEAR!From the best-selling author of Love Makes a Family comes this loving tribute to mama bears everywhere.
£7.59
Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 2 Unit 12 Alphablocks It
Book SynopsisI is making too much noise. The other Alphablocks put her in a pan, but she makes more noise by tapping it, so the others make her nap!
£8.82
Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 3 Unit 9 Alphablocks Go
Book SynopsisThe Alphablocks get a boat, but it will not go. They make a sail but there is no wind. Their friends come to help and they make a speedboat.
£8.82
Foxton Books The Vocabulary Expander: Themed Vocabulary for
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£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic My Rainbow Fairies Collection
Book SynopsisMeet Ruby the Red Fairy and her friends in this wonderful collection of eight favourite Rainbow Magic stories to treasure forever! Including gorgeous new illustrations for Flora the Fancy Dress Fairy.Trade ReviewEver-popular... this bumper book features eight favourite Rainbow Magic tales to treasure forever. * Regency Bookshop *
£14.24
Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic Helen the Sailing Fairy
Book SynopsisKirsty, Khadijah and Gracie can''t wait for their school trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park. But their first sailing lesson turns into a rescue mission when Helen the Sailing Fairy needs their help - her magical life jacket has been stolen! Can the girls find it and make sailing safe for everyone again?Helen the Sailing Fairy is the first Rainbow Magic fairy to speak with a stammer, created with special thanks to STAMMA for their support. Don''t miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series:1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!
£5.99
Nosy Crow Ltd The Nowhere Thief
Book SynopsisA mind-bending multiverse adventure about theft, family, and finding your home.Twelve-year-old Elsbeth has an extraordinary power: she can travel to parallel worlds and bring objects back with her. But as freak weather events become more frequent and a strange boy, Idris, starts to turn up everywhere she travels, she has to ask herself: does her gift come with a price?Fans of Christopher Edge, Ross Welford and Jessica Townsend will love this fast-paced story and mind-blowing plot! Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Flora Stormer and the Golden Lotus
Book SynopsisFlora Stormer sets off to discover a magical flower hidden deep in the rainforest - and ends up finding . . . HERSELF! A brand-new series combining the magic and adventure of Jumanji with a message celebrating difference and self-acceptance. Flora Stormer, a talented young artist with Tourette''s Syndrome, is helping her father prepare for an expedition to search for the legendary golden lotus - a plant with magical healing properties. But when her dad falls ill, Flora bravely sets sail in his place, hoping the mythical plant might save him. Equipped with her paints and a magical map, Flora treks through the rainforest, encountering dangerous animals and poisonous plants along the way. But the greatest threat she faces is from a greedy collector determined get his hands on the flower first. Can Flora and her new friends stop him from stealing the golden lotus and cursing the rainforest forever?Praise for Flora Stormer and the Golden Lotus: <
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Emily Brown and the Elephant Emergency
Book SynopsisEmily Brown, Stanley the bunny and Matilda the elephant are busy going on adventures, but every time they get to a particularly exciting part . . . Ring! Ring! goes the Emergency Telephone and it''s Matilda''s mummy on the end worrying that Matilda isn''t wearing her wellies, or eating properly or almost anything. How can Emily Brown persuade her that sometimes adventures are good? This brilliant title from this award-winning team is a witty and poignant book about the importance of spending quality time with your children and allowing them to explore the world around them.''A sensitive and witty handling of fears that has a valuable lesson for adults too. Great fun.'' - Daily MailWritten by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley''s Stick. http://www.neallayton.co.uk/Trade ReviewAn absolute cracker of a picture bokk to stretch your imagination * Newbury Weekly News *No.8 in The Hit List - Over protective parenting causes problems in the latest in the delightful Emily Brown series * The Independent on Sunday *[A] delicious fantastical adventure * The Guardian *This zany story is full of fun as well as being an imaginative exploration of insecure emotional attachment...Quite superb * Books For Keeps *Aimed squarely at mums and dads who will be sharing this, the message is delivered in a light-hearted, wryly knowing way, with plenty of colourful, visual adventures for the young reader to enjoy * Carousel *A sensitive and witty handling of fears that has a valuable lesson for adults too. Great fun * Daily Mail *This zany story is full of fun as well as being an imaginative exploration of insecure emotional attachment. Layton's illustrations are perfect foils for the story. Quite superb. ***** * Books For Keeps *Neal Layton's artwork is an absolute joy. * INIS *Already firm favourites.. each story has been brilliant. * School Librarian *The latest in the delightful Emily Brown series. * Independent on Sunday *Great fun. * Daily Mail *Superb. ***** * Books For Keeps *Plenty of colourful visual adventures for the younger reader to enjoy. * Carousel *
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!
Book Synopsis Shark fans will quickly become shark experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about sharks? They're all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . . So, let's uncover the truth! From terrifying teeth to brilliant brain power, discover how everything you think you know about sharks is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book. With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback gift book with an stunning tactile cover will impress shark fans of any age.Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong! and Everything You Know About Minibeasts is Wrong!
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group You Wouldnt Catch Me Dead
Book SynopsisThe only thing worse than being lost . . . is being found. Keely planned to keep her head down at her new school - she isn''t there to make friends or memories, she just wants to be left alone. In order to get into college, she is roped into a programme that involves camping in the Welsh wilderness with five over-keen try-hards. Her plan is to keep her head down, keep her mouth shut and get through the next few days.But Keely is running from something. Something that drove her family out of their home and to this quiet town. And when her fellow explorers start disappearing and the bodies begin to pile up, she has to ask herself: did she run far enough?The second spine-chilling standalone from the author of Someone is Watching You, Tess James-Mackey.
£8.54
Nosy Crow Ltd Coronavirus and Covid: A book for children about
Book Synopsis What is Covid, and why is everyone talking about it? Engagingly illustrated by Axel Scheffler, this approachable and timely book - now newly updated in print paperback for 2021 with the latest developments in vaccination and extra content about emotional wellbeing - helps answer these questions and many more. This new larger and expanded 32-page edition provides clear explanations about COVID-19 and its effects - both from a health perspective and the impact it has on a family's day-to-day life. With input from expert consultant Professor Graham Medley of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, as well as advice from teachers and child psychologists, this is a practical, informative and reassuring resource to help explain the changes we are currently all experiencing. £1 from the sale of every copy of this book will be donated to NHS Charities together (with the remainder of the proceeds to cover print and distribution costs)
£5.99
Hachette Children's Group A Better Day: Your Positive Mental Health
Book Synopsis*Winner of the Children's Non-fiction Book of the Year in the British Book Awards 2023*Start the new year with this positive wellbeing handbook.What if we could think of mental health in a positive way? Sweep away the rain clouds. Talk about what's on our minds. And care for our mental health in the same way we look after our bodies. In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show children how.A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can care for their mental health with confidence. From peer pressure and exam stress to online trolls and anxiety, life is full of ups and downs. But there are ways we can stay on top of our mental health - including overcoming stigma, talking about our feelings, developing resilience and switching our mindset.This book provides all the scaffolding and practical techniques, so readers can look towards their future with optimism and positivity. Because no matter what, there is always hope for a better day.*A Sunday Times Number One Bestseller*
£8.99
Nosy Crow Ltd If It's Easter and You Know It . . .
Book Synopsis It's Easter and it's time to celebrate in this springtime sing-along book with sliders! Bring this board book to life as the little children take part in four fun Easter activities. Stroke a bunny, feed a chick, plant a flower and find an egg - with robust sliders that are easy for the tiniest hands to move and joyful neon artwork, this is the perfect book to share at springtime. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to sing along with the song!
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Break the Mould: How to Take Your Place in the
Book Synopsis*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS - CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A lovely lesson in humanity for eager young humans' - Chris O'Dowd. 'This book made me feel proud to be different' - Rosie Jones. Break the Mould with Sinéad Burke - teacher, activist, author and little person. Sometimes we can feel like we are not good enough. That we don't belong. Or that we want to be more like our friends. In this empowering guide, Sinéad Burke draws on her own experiences and encourages young readers to believe in themselves, have pride in who they are and use their voice to make the world a fairer, more inclusive place.From the power of being different, to celebrating the things you love about yourself and helping others do the same, this is a brilliantly inspirational handbook for breaking the mould and finding your place in the world. 'A very important book encouraging us all to celebrate the uniqueness and gift of our own and others' differences, while recognising all of that which we share in common.' - Michael D. Higgins, President of IrelandTrade ReviewA lesson in kindness * ELLE *Filled with important life lessons of empathy and understanding, gently nudging the reader towards the idea that we are all different but if the world missed out on one of us, it would be a lesser place to exist in * Irish Examiner *In this life-affirming book...Burke's playful and engaging handbook will appeal to kids of all shapes and sizes. The lovely illustrations, incidentally, are courtesy of Natalie Byrne. * Independent.ie *Heartfelt and inspirational * Armadillo Magazine *A lesson in kindness * ELLE magazine *
£999.99
North Parade Publishing What Did Puppy Hear
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£10.80
Nosy Crow Ltd Pip and Posy: The Best Christmas Ever!
Book SynopsisA new seasonal Pip and Posy lift-the-flap book, perfect for little ones!Join Pip, Posy and their friends as they celebrate the holiday season! From making a snowman and putting on a winter show to singing songs and giving presents, children will love finding out all about Pip and Posy's best Christmas ever! This TV tie-in board book has lots of flaps to lift and a fold-out surprise at the end. Based on the TV animation currently showing in the UK on Channel 5's Milkshake and on demand on Sky Kids, this beautiful book is the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.
£6.99
White Star Christmas is Coming!: An Advent Book with 24
Book SynopsisBy the fair hand of Claudia Bordin, an original concept that combines a book and the joy of Christmas: a big format advent calendar book that will accompany the young readers in their countdown to the merriest season of all: for each day, from December 1st to 24th, there is a flap to open, which will reveal an activity, a fun song, a poem or a delicious Christmas recipe. In addition, a Spotify playlist will be linked to the book for the perfect soundtrack! The merriest countdown of them all: open one flap a day to add a little Christmas magic to every day from 1st to 24th December. Ages: 5 plus
£12.34
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear Camping Trip
Book SynopsisA new title in this bestselling board book series!Bizzy Bear has sold millions of copies around the world. Toddlers will love pushing and pulling the sliders to join in all the action!Other titles in the series: Ship's Captain, Fire Rescue, Chinese New Year and Vet's Clinic.
£6.64
HarperCollins Publishers The Missing Marmalade Sandwich A lifttheflap book
Book SynopsisA charming lift-the-flap board book based on the animated TV series, The Adventures of Paddington!Someone has taken Paddington's marmalade sandwich! Can you follow the crumb trail with your finger, lift the flaps, and help him track down his emergency snack?
£7.59
Oxford University Press How to Cuddle a Crocodile
Book SynopsisHaving a pet is a big responsibility, and that idea is pushed to extremes in this delightfully funny picture book series exploring what it might entail to take care of a really peculiar pet! Each story features a child who is delighted with their new wild pet . . . but is about to learn what it''s really like to have one about the house. It''s very important to look after your pet properly. But when that pet has VERY SHARP TEETH and doesn''t really like cuddles, showing them you care can be . . . complicated. How to Cuddle a Crocodile is a hilarious story about what might happen if a crocodile came to stay. Perfect for any child who has dreamed of an extraordinary pet, and wants to learn more about their favourite animals.Trade Review"Taking care of a pet with sharp teeth can prove troublesome, as the heroine of this funny story demonstrates." * The Bookseller *"Wildly imaginative and sure to bring on some giggles..." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear Find and Follow In Space
Book SynopsisJoin Bizzy Bear as he zooms into space in this chunky new board book with sliding counters. Bizzy Bear is an astronaut today.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Roald Dahl 123
Book Synopsis*Learn to count with Roald Dahl''s 123*Introduce titchy toddlers to numbers with these colourful board books from the world''s NUMBER ONE storyteller.2 little chiddlers waiting for their friend. Can you spot 1 enormous crocodile hiding in the grass? As little ones count how many chiddlers they can see, will they also find the Enormous Crocodile with snappy jaws? With bright, beautiful illustrations from Quentin Blake, plus a fun lift-the-flap surprise at the end, this is the perfect counting book for every bookshelf!Also look out for: Roald Dahl''s Opposites Roald Dahl''s Colours Roald Dahl''s ABC
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Jonny Lamberts Ten Little Reindeer Jonny Lambert
Book SynopsisCount from 10 reindeers to 1, then back to 10 again in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap Christmas board book with a playful rhyme for little ones.Beautifully illustrated by Jonny Lambert, this delightful picture book makes a wonderful Christmas gift for babies and toddlers. Young children can turn the pages and lift the flaps to discover all the surprising things the busy reindeers are up to - they''re checking the gifts, taking off with Santa''s sleigh, swooping and diving, helping Santa through the chimney, stopping for carrots, falling asleep, getting tangled up, hitting a tree, and even going for a wee-wee!Action-packed and with humorous Christmas Eve scenes little ones will love, this entertaining festive book is perfect for story time over the Christmas holidays.The sturdy, toddler-tough pages and big, hard-wearing flaps are just right for young children developing their finemotor skills, while the bouncy counting rhyme is enjoyable to read alo
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd British Museum: Roman Soldiers: Discover the
Book SynopsisDiscover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum.What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to 'march like a tortoise'? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this complete guide to life in the Roman army. Filled with fascinating facts and grisly detail, you'll uncover what life was like in the army camp, how soldiers planned a siege and even why they catapulted creepy-crawlies at the enemy!With silver foil on the cover and quirky colour illustrations on every page by award-winning artist Tom Froese, children aged 6+ will love learning about one of ancient Rome's most grisly and gripping subjects.The fantastic follow-up to British Museum: Mummies Unwrapped! ("Perfect for mid-primary aged children" - BookTrust)
£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Ultimate Sticker Book Dinosaurs
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£6.63
Nosy Crow Ltd Let's Go Home, Baby Shark
Book Synopsis Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun new sliding counter series!Meet shark, crab, octopus and puffin - four adorable baby animals who are lost at sea! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger and Let's Go Home, Baby Lion
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Dog Who Danced on the Moon
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Moomin and Snufkins Quest for Adventure
Book SynopsisIf you haven''t met a Moomin yet, you''re missing the most magical fun...Join Moomintroll and his friends in this brand-new picture book based on the original stories by Tove Jansson.Spring has come to Moominvalley. And to Moomin''s delight, it has brought his best friend Snufkin home from his winter wanderings with plenty of exciting tales of far-away lands.When Snufkin takes Moomin on a surprise adventure - filled with unfamiliar and exciting sights, sounds, and smells - Moomin feels just like a real pioneer! But will he discover that some of the greatest adventures can be found on his very own doorstep?A gorgeous, brightly illustrated story about the joy of seeking adventure.Discover more beautiful Moomin books:Moomin: Little My and the Wild WindMoomin and the Midsummer MysteryMoomin and the Wishing StarMoomin and the Ice FestivalMy First Moomin: Goodnight, MoominMy First Moomin: Best FriendsMy First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin
£7.59
Anness Publishing How to Look After Your Guinea Pig
Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. Filled with useful information and guidance, from how to choose a guinea pig, to feeding and healthcare, this title offers practical advice on how to groom your pet, how to know when it is unwell, and cleaning out its cage, all shown in over 60 easy-to-follow pictures. Ideal for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to make friends with their guinea pig and show them how to get the most out of being a responsible and caring pet owner. Being a pet owner is a big responsibility. There is more to it than simply providing a good home. This informative book is a guide for junior animal lovers on how best to look after their pet. Clear advice is given on the different breeds available, preparing a home for your guinea pig, how to choose the best pet for you, and how to look after your little friend so that it leads a happy and healthy life. Find out what to feed your pet and when, and how to clean out its home. You can also learn how to handle your guinea pig safely and how to groom its coat properly. With simple step-by-step instructions and appealing photographs throughout, this is the only book a young guinea pig owner will ever need.
£6.00
Pan Macmillan Collins R No Climbing
Book SynopsisAward-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins'' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love. When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there''s no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins''s big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There''s a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There''s Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.
£7.59
Anness Publishing How to Look After Your Hamster: A Practical Guide
Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. It is filled with useful information and guidance, from how to choose a hamster, to feeding and healthcare. It includes practical advice on how to handle your pet, what to do if it escapes, and how to keep it safe from danger, all shown in 60 easy-to-follow photographs. It is written by an internationally renowned authority on pets and their care. It is perfect for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to make friends with their hamster and get the most out of being a responsible and caring pet owner. There is more to keeping a hamster than just providing it with a good home. Owning even the smallest pet is a big responsibility, but an enjoyable one. This fascinating book is a useful and accessible guide for young animal lovers on how best to care for their pet. It explains all you need to know about the different breeds that are available, including long- and short-haired varieties, and useful items to include in your hamster's home, such as a drinking bottle and an exercise wheel. Practical guidance is complemented by 60 instructional and inspirational photographs, showing how to pick up your pet safely, and how to clean and maintain its cage, making this the only book a junior hamster owner will ever need.
£6.83
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wangaris Trees of Peace
Book SynopsisA paperback picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.Trade Review"The tightly focused text moves quickly without sacrificing impact . . . Winter’s images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangari’s movement grows and the activities within each frame multiply—a powerful demonstration of Wangari’s work."—Publishers Weekly, starred review "This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments."—School Library Journal, starred review "The compact story does offer a way into one of our less-limned Nobel Prize winners, and with adults to fill the gaps in, this could be an appealing introcduction."—The Bulletin "The ethics and outcome of the tale are not forced on the reader. Rather, it is told very gently—like any good story—and is brightly illustrated.”—The Georgia Straight "Award-winning writer and illustrator Jeanette Winter's clear text and bold paintings (right) make it easy to imagine the story of Maathai and the women of the Green Belt Movement she started."—American Scientist " . . . beautifully illustrated and simply written for young children."--Sacramento Bee "Jeanette Winter's singular illustrative style is recognizable by the organic patterns and lively pastel hues . . . Scenes of crouching women planting tiny saplings . . . and, later, images of lush, bird-filled forests . . . celebrate [Maathai's] powerful vision."—Audubon Smithsonian Magazine, Best Books of the Year 2008 —
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Sloth Slept On
Book SynopsisSloth is back – now in board book edition! A group of children find a sloth snoring away in a tree in their garden. Not knowing what it is, they set off to find out. While the two older children dream up increasingly outrageous possibilities, from an astronaut to a pirate, to a space creature, the youngest little girl investigates books and a globe and discovers what it really is and where it lives. But how can the children help the sloth to get home if it won't wake up?Trade Review'a humorous mix of story and facts... the sloth itself, blissfully asleep throughout, is completely endearing' * Carousel magazine *‘A delightful story.’ * Creative Steps magazine *‘A cute book with an entertaining twist at the end.’ * Parents in Touch *‘A funny, clever and inventive way to introduce little children to one of nature’s most unusual creatures ... With vibrant illustrations, full of life, humour and colour, and perfectly capturing the curious youngsters’ spirit of adventure and discovery, this is a sturdy, informative and entertaining addition to any little one’s board book library.’ * Lancashire Post *'A delightful introduction to a very special creature!’ -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading *'A neatly paced, cleverly presented, humorous lesson in awareness.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘I love the vignettes and background detail which add depth to the story.’ * The Bookseller *
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd The Wild Woods
Book SynopsisA heartwarming tale with an important ecological message about respecting an animal's natural habitat.
£999.99
Hachette Children's Group The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams Big Berry
Book SynopsisOne of the funniest books you''ll read this year, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl''s George''s Marvellous Medicine. Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. Second in a comic, heart-warming illustrated series, for 7+ readers.Limpet and his mum run an ice-cream shop, full of her favourite flavours: spaghetti ice cream, anyone? Terrific tomato and parsnip ice cream? But his mum''s off for the weekend, leaving Limpet and his dad in charge. What could possibly go wrong? When Limpet finds himself in a giant cucumber costume, defending a fairy fort against a mysterious robber, he knows that things can''t possibly get any worse ... Can he catch the thief, save the ice cream shop and avoid the dastardly stink eye of Mr A Pigeon? Illustrated throughout with fabulous black and white illustrations by Jeff Crowth
£6.99
Jolly Learning Ltd Grammar 5 Pupil Book: In Print Letters (British
Book SynopsisDesigned to follow on from the Jolly Phonics Pupil Books 1, 2 and 3, the Grammar Pupil Books build on the skills taught in Jolly Phonics, and introduce grammar, spelling and punctuation rules to improve writing and reading comprehension. Children are able to work through the Grammar 5 Pupil book and complete a wide variety of engaging activities, which develop grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehension skills. Lessons are provided for 1 Grammar or punctuation topic and 1 Spelling lesson per week for a year. The teacher is able to support and guide the children with the Grammar 5 Teacher’s Book. Topics covered include: • Revision of elements covered in The Grammar 1, 2, 3 & 4 Pupil Books • Sentence Walls • Simple and continuous tenses • Contractions and the verb ‘to have’ • Adverb placement in sentences • Proofreading • Prepositional phrases • Compound subjects and objects • Transitive and intransitive verbs • The order of adjectives • Adverbs of manner, degree & place, time & frequency • Irregular plurals • Parenthesis • Homophones • Antonyms and synonyms *Please note that only the covers of our Jolly Grammar Pupil Books have been refreshed and updated. The content is the same as the previous editions and they can still be used alongside the Grammar Teacher’s Books. ISBNs and JL codes also remain the same.
£999.99
Zack Zombie Publishing Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 5: School Daze
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£8.65
